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Sophia Conforti

Sophia Conforti is the MCA's fall 2016 social media intern.

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Lula by the Numbers
By Sophia Conforti
Thu, Mar 9, 2017
Yesterday we announced the name of our new street-level restaurant: Marisol. Opening this summer, the restaurant will feature a menu designed by Lula Cafe's owner and cochef Jason Hammel. As...
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Art that Draws Us Together
By Charlie BrandaSophia Conforti
Thu, Mar 2, 2017
In a little more than a week Kerry James Marshall: Mastry opens in Los Angeles, the last stop on its three-city tour. For this Throwback Thursday, we reflect on the...
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Top 5 Reasons to Get Excited About Chris Ofili
By Sophia Conforti
Tue, Dec 13, 2016
For many, Chris Ofili is considered one of the most influential contemporary artists today. Before we unveil Chris Ofili's design for the MCA's new restaurant in 2017, here are five...
1. Short A young black man with a closely shaved head and beard looks directly at the viewer.
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5 Things to Know About Chef Jason Hammel
By Sophia Conforti
Tue, Nov 29, 2016
Jason Hammel, owner and chef of Lula Cafe, Logan Square’s “best neighborhood café,” will soon take on a new role—culinary curator of the MCA’s new restaurant. Before it opens in...
1. Short This brightly lit black-and-white portrait depicts a light-skinned man with dark hair and a short, salt-and-pepper beard against a light backdrop.
2. Long This brightly lit black-and-white portrait depicts a light-skinned man with slightly styled dark hair and a short, salt-and-pepper beard. His light eyes stand out against his dark hair and attire, and almost seem to match the backdrop he stands in front of.
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MCA Staff Fly the W
By Sophia Conforti
Thu, Nov 3, 2016
Today, the Chicago Cubs clinched the World Series in a harrowing game seven, breaking the 108-year-long drought with the joyous tears of their fans. Below, MCA Social Media Intern Sophia...
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